Five products you need in your makeup bag this spring

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A new season means it's time for a fresh, colourful look

Although it may not feel like it yet, spring is here. As part of your yearly spring-cleaning, you should consider going through your makeup bag to make room for new products. Just like every other season, it’s important to update your makeup routine to ensure you’re doing what’s best for your skin and look. These are just a few products and tools you need in your makeup bag this spring.

1) Real Techniques: Miracle Complexion Sponge

Sponges carry a lot of bacteria and leftover product that is very difficult to get rid of. You should be replacing your sponge every three months. The Miracle Complexion Sponge is an inexpensive sponge that has been dubbed the best Beauty Blender dupe; some people claim that it is even better. The orange sponge has the same effect of a real Beauty Blender and comes in a pack of two for $13.35 before tax at most stores.

2) Morphe James Charles Palette

Sephora Canada has just recently brought the Morphe James Charles palette to stores. This palette has been on everyone’s minds (and eyes) in the beauty world. This versatile palette has 39 shades for every occasion. The palette offers vibrant colours as well as neutral tones for either a natural or glam look. This palette is a must try. It is retailed for $50 CAD at Sephora Canada and Morphe Canada.

3) Huda Beauty Power Bullet Matte Lipstick

You should always have a nude lipstick in your makeup bag. A nude lip goes with pretty much any look, and is therefore a must-have for spring. During the winter it’s harder to wear matte lipsticks since they can be drying and make a crusty lip look ten times worse. But now that it’s spring, you can bring back that matte look. This lip product comes in many neutral shades and is super pigmented. The shade range includes colours for those with warm and cool skin tones. The formula is silky and dries down relatively fast. This product retails for $33 CAD at Sephora.

4) Benefit Cosmetics: Dandelion Box o’ Powder Blush

Now that cold won’t give you a natural flush, it’s time to break out the blush. Benefit Cosmetics: Dandelion Box o’ Powder Blush is a light neutral blush that adds a tiny bit of shimmer to bring back light and colour in your face. This pale pink works well for most skin tones but keep in mind it’s more pigmented than you think. This powder is easy to blend and can be doubled as a beautiful eyeshadow as well. The mini version of this product retails for $22 CAD at Sephora and $40 CAD for full size.

5) NYX: Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Concealer and Foundation

With the sun finally coming back, it’s time to find your right shade once again.

The NYX foundations and concealers work very well together and have a wide range in shades. The line includes 42 shades perfect for finding a base, highlight and contour colour. Although the products say 24 hour coverage, you should not be wearing makeup for 24 hours. The foundations are retailed at $18 CAD while the concealers are $12 CAD.